The Possum released from the hospital

George Jones was discharged from a Nashville area hospitalon Tuesday, April 3rd after being treated for an upper respiratory infection. He is now continuing his recovery at home. The 80-year-old singer, nicknamed The Possum, was hospitalized back on Thursday, March 29 after he canceled a March 24 concert in Peoria, Ill. Initially he was just scheduled for an overnight stay, but he remained in the hospital where the doctors treated him with antibiotics. According to the Country Music Hall of Fame member's website, Mr. Jones will resume his touring schedule again  with an appearance at a casino in Mahnomen, Minn. on  April 20.